Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY

[KimKay]

Type Of Visa Applied: Spouse Settlement - Husband
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application Center: Jalandhar
Online Application Submitted: 21st September 2019
Bio-metrics taken and Documents Submitted at VFS Jalandhar: 10th October 2019( SMS stating "The visa application for GWXx was forwarded to UKVI on 10th October 2019")

Sponsor contacted by UKVI:
Case not straightforward email: Hopefully Not
Emailed UKVI for an update: 11/11/19 - application is currently being considered and awaiting decision

Text & Email from vfs global:
Passport Collected:
Status:

[AJ100]

Visa type:( Priority) Settlement -wife Application.
Online Application: 02 October 2019(made through UK Access)
Scanning & Biometrics: 09 October 2019, VFS New Delhi also upgraded the Visa application from standard to priority
Text from VFSglobal: "The visa application for GWXxxx was forwarded to UKVI on 10 October 2019
Paid Call to UKVI to know the status: 30 October 2019 (was informed to wait until 19 November 2019)
ECO Email that your application is currently being prepared for consideration: 31 October 2019
Text & Email from VFS global: The processed visa application for GWF reference number - GWFXX was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 08 November 2019
Passport collected: 13 November 2019
Status: Application successful, Vignette from 25 November 2019 to 25 December 2019

Decision was made in 23 working days from the date of biometrics and scanning. Passport collected on 25th working day from the centre.

Thanks everyone for the support and advice

[CR001]

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[Y123m]

3RD APPLICATION- REFUSED TWICE PREVIOUSLY

Type Of Visa Applied: Spouse Settlement wife
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Application Centre: Mumbai North
Online Application Submitted: 15/10/2019
Bio-metrics: 24/10/2019
SMS Application Forwarded To UKVI: 24/10/19
Documents scanned at VFS Manchester: 5/11/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 25/10/2019 and 14/11/19 (got two)
Sponsor contacted by UKVI: No
Case not straightforward email: No
Decision made email from UKVI after contacting through email: No
VFS Text And Email For Passport Collection: 21/11/2019
Passport Collected: 23/09/2019
Status: Granted
Vignette: 25/11/19-25/12/19

I’ll post more information in a separate topic later.

[Upp1990]

Type of visa applied : Settlement spouse visa(Wife)
Appendix FM category A made through (UK access)
Type of application :Standard
Application centre : Chandigarh
Date of application online : 14 October 2019
Biometric and documents scanned at vfs Chandigarh :22/10/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 23/10/2019
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Email from Vfs for collection :Waiting
Status : Waiting

[Maan1991]

Waiting

Type of visa applied : Settlement spouse visa
Appendix FM category A made through (UK access)
Type of application :Standard (Non priority)
Application centre : Jalandhar
Date of application online : 25 september 2019
Biometric and documents scanned at vfs Chandigarh :07/10/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 18/10/2019
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Email from Vfs for collection :Waiting
Status : Waiting
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It's hard time and they are testing our patience

[shahbandish]

Type of Visa applied: Settlement (Wife and 2 year old son)
Priority/ Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application centre: VFS Ahemadabad
Online application and documents submitted on: 26/08/2019
Biometrics enrolled on : 29/08/2019
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 29/08/2019
Email to confirm application under process at British High Commission on:16/09/2019 (WD-12)
Email for Payment of Child IHS fee: 05/11/2019 (WD-48)
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No

Contacted by UKVI with 'decision made' :No

Contacted by VFS by text and Email for Collection :15/11/2019 (WD-56)
Collection made : 18/11/2019 (WD-57)
Decision of Application : Visa granted for 33 months

[Maan1991]

Hi to all
I just want to update
I got a text and email from VFS

Non priority spouse visa
Jalandhar (INDIA)

Date of online application 25/09/2019
Date of bio and docs scan 07/10/2019
Email from eco 18/10/2019
Call to sponsor No
Call to employer No
Case not straightforward No

Got a text and email from VFS 06/12/2019

44 days from biometric

Your processed visa application has been received at the Visa Application Centre CRM:xxxxxx


Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx

The processed visa application for GWF reference number - GWFxxxxxxxxx was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 12/6/2019

If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address

Got an email from crmadmin@vfsglobal.com

[KimKay]

Type Of Visa Applied: Spouse Settlement - Husband
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application Center: Jalandhar
Online Application Submitted: 21st September 2019
Bio-metrics taken and Documents Submitted at VFS Jalandhar: 10th October 2019( SMS stating "The visa application for GWXx was forwarded to UKVI on 10th October 2019")

Sponsor contacted by UKVI:
Case not straightforward email: Hopefully Not
Emailed UKVI for an update: 11/11/19 - application is currently being considered and awaiting decision

Text & Email from vfs global: 11/12/19 (46 WD)
Passport Collected: 13/12/19
Status: Visa granted

[Upp1990]

Type of visa applied : Settlement spouse visa(Wife)
Appendix FM category A made through (UK access)
Type of application :Standard
Application centre : Chandigarh
Date of application online : 14 October 2019
Biometric and documents scanned at vfs Chandigarh :22/10/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 23/10/2019
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Text & Email from Vfs Global : 19/12/2019 (43 WD)
Passport Collected on: 20/12/2019
Status : Visa granted

[dhd2019]

Hi all,

Type of Visa applied: Settlement
Priority/ Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application Centre: Mumbai
Online application and documents submitted on: 29/10/2019
Biometrics enrolled on: 30/10/2019
Email to confirm application under process at British High Commission on:31/10/2019

I contacted them on 19th December 2019 and they mentioned decision has been made. However, I have not received any email as of yet.

End of today being 38 working days.

Thanks

[dhd2019]

Hi all,

Type of Visa applied: Settlement
Priority/ Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application Centre: Mumbai
Online application and documents submitted on: 29/10/2019
Biometrics enrolled on: 30/10/2019
Email to confirm application under process at British High Commission on:31/10/2019

I contacted them on 19th December 2019 and they mentioned decision has been made. However, I have not received any email as of yet.

End of today being 39 working days.

Thanks

Visa granted on 24/12/2019 (40WD).

Have a good christmas all and new years!

Wish you all the best!

[antilsuhag]

First Priority Application for Spouse and dependent child refused
Date of online application: 18-10-2019 ( Through Immigration Solicitor )
Bio metrics: 23-10-2019
Type of application: Non priority Delhi

Email:25-11-2019 I received an email requesting IHS surcharge paid and emailed them same day for dependent
Contact with Ukvi 18/12/2019, 09/01/2020 and 16/01/2020 same response
:
With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.

Still waiting 42 working days :58 Working day after Biometrics and 63 days after Online submission
MP letter sent on 16/01/2020

[Suj0303]

Type of visa applied : spouse visa
Appendix FM category made from Mumbai
Type of application :Standard (Non priority)
Application centre : Mumbai (VFS BKC)
Date of application online : 25 November 2019
Biometric and documents scanned at VFS Mumbai :25/11/2019 (same day - gold premium service)
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 11/12/2019
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Email from Vfs for collection :None
SMS from VFS: The processed visa application for GWFxxxxx will be delivered to the chosen address : 15/01/2020

I was able to track the courier on bluedart using GWFxxxxx as reference code.

We received the post today.

Application Successful.

[Usha Chandrika]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement(wife)
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority, VFS Hyderabad
Online Application Submitted: 15/12/2019
Bio-metrics taken: 20/12/2019
The visa application for GWFxxxxxxxx was forwarded to UKVI on: 20/12/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 20/01/2020
Case not straightforward email:
Employer contacted by UKVI:
Sponsor contacted by UKVI:
Decision made email from UKVI:
VFS Text for passport collection:
Passport Collected:

Waiting for the decision. My marriage first anniversary on feb14th. Wish to meet him on that day.

[antilsuhag]

First Priority Application for Spouse and dependent child refused as they didn't find relationship genuine. because never took all documents, photographs , wats app chat, as they had be scanned even after paying walk in appointment, document checking service. all because VFS never took ant documents. Decided to make fresh application
Date of online application: 18-10-2019 ( Through Immigration Solicitor )
Bio metrics: 23-10-2019
Type of application: Non priority Delhi

Email:25-11-2019 I received an email requesting IHS surcharge paid and emailed them same day for dependent
Contact with Ukvi 18/12/2019, 09/01/2020 and 16/01/2020 same response
:
With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
Not straight forward email to Solicitor- 16/01/2020

MP letter sent on 16/01/2020
MP received standard reply that they are doing mandatory checks
21/01/2020- email saying that they have escalated the case with 15 working days timescale.
73 working days today and 15 days timescale as well ends today.
11/02/2020- Email from Home Office saying Sorry for not replying in 15 days Timescale. We will escalate to relevant department.
MP spoke to my Solicitor who advised that paperwork on this application is all correct and complete.
MP sent another letter to Home Office asking what is causing the delay.
Lets see what they can do now . Its 77 working day today
Text and Email received on 25/02/2020 that Processed Application was received at VFS
Passport received by courier on 26/02/2020
Visa approved 85 Working Days. Long Journey 23/10/2019 to 26/02/2020
Good Luck Everyone. Thanks to MP . Not Straight Forward is to buy more Time

[PRaJiS]

Type of Visa applied: Settlement (6 Years and 3 year old kids)
Priority/ Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application centre: VFS Ahemadabad
Online application and documents submitted on: 16/01/2019
Biometrics enrolled on : 21/01/2020
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 21/01/2020
Email to confirm application under process at British High Commission on:07/02/2020

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No

Contacted by UKVI with 'decision made' :No

Contacted by VFS by text and Email for Collection :No

Decision of Application : Pending

Waiting for the decision.

[shazam2020]

I have applied for my Wife's settlement visa from Cochin.

Visa type:( Priority) Settlement -wife Application.
Online Application: 01 March 2020
Scanning & Biometrics: 09 March 2019
Text from VFSglobal:
Paid Call to UKVI to know the status:
ECO Email that your application is currently being prepared for consideration:
Text & Email from VFS global:
Passport collected:
Status:
Vignette :

[justjigar]

Type Of Visa Applied: Spouse Settlement - Wife
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Application and documents submitted enrolled at: 24.02.20
Biometrics at: 27.02.20 at VFS Mumbai North
Application under process at SHEFFIELD: 28.02.20
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable):
Emailed UKVI for status:
Decision made:
Contacted with 'decision made':
Contacted for Collection:
Collection made:
Decision:
Date of visa approval:

[hardeepsingh09]

Type of visa applied: Settlement spouse visa(Wife)
Type of application: Standard
Application center: Chandigarh
Date of application online: 7 February 2020
Biometric:14/02/2020 Chandigarh VFS
Documents: scanned at VFS LONDON but also uploaded online.
Status: Waiting
Email from Vfs for collection: Waiting

[hareenpatel]

I Applied for my wife's settlement visa on 13-02-2020 and received visa on 06-03-2020

We made first application in November 2017 which was refused due to financial requirements not matched.

Here is timeline for this application and we were surprised to receive such a lightning fast decision
Type of visa applied : Settlement spouse visa(Wife)
Type of application :Priority
Application centre : Ahmedabad
Date of application online : 11 February 2020
Biometric and documents scanned at vfs Ahmedabad:13/02/2020
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 14/02/2020
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Email from Vfs for collection :05/03/2020
Status : Visa Granted
Passport Received:06/03/2020

Received passport with Vignette in 16 working days.

Thank you all for posting your questions and those who has taken time to guide us all.

[prakashjnv90]

Visa type: "Priority" Spouse visa - Family settlement / Appendix FM Partner
Application submitted on: 17th/Feb/2020 and documents uploaded online on the same day
Applicant making 1st Application : Yes
Biometric Given on: 24th/Feb/2020 at Chennai, India
ECO Email acknowledgment: 26th/Feb/2020
Case not straightforward email: No
Sponsor contact: No
Sponsor uk visa category : ILR
Employer contact: No
Passport collection Email: 10/March/2020

Decision:

Total Days:

[hardeepsingh09]

Type of visa applied: Settlement spouse visa(Wife)
Type of application: Standard
Application center: Chandigarh
Date of application online: 7 February 2020
Biometric:14/02/2020 Chandigarh VFS
Documents: scanned at VFS LONDON but also uploaded online.
Status: Waiting
Emailed UKVI for status: 09/03/2020
UKVI Emailed reply: With regards to your inquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that we have made a decision on your application. However, I cannot confirm
We cannot discuss the outcome of your application on-line or by telephone.
However, the visa application center will be in contact with you in regard to the collection or delivery of your passport.
Contacted for Collection:
Collection made:
Decision:
Date of visa approval:

[mss9025]

Type of visa applied: Spouse Settlement
Type of application: Priority
Application centre: Colombo, SRI LANKA
Date of application online: 16 February 2020
Documents scanned by sponsor: 20 February 2020 at VFS Manchester
Biometric appointment: 24 February 2020
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 25 Feb 2020
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Email from VFS for collection: 9 March 2020
Status : Approved
Decision made: 5 March 2020

Pretty quick turn around of 10 working days since biometrics appointment.

[PRaJiS]

Type of Visa applied: Settlement (6 Years and 3 year old kids)
Priority/ Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application centre: VFS Ahemadabad
Online application and documents submitted on: 16/01/2019
Biometrics enrolled on : 21/01/2020
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 21/01/2020
Email to confirm application under process at British High Commission on:07/02/2020

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No

Contacted by UKVI with 'decision made' :No

Contacted by VFS by text and Email for Collection :No

Decision of Application : Pending

Waiting for the decision.

VFS Text For Passport Collection: 05/03/2020
Passport Collected: 06/03/2020
Status: Successful
Vignette: 09/03/2020 to 08/03/2020
Visa Granted BRP: Until Passport Expiry Date 23 Jan 2024